Driver Apprentice

Job Description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

Driver Apprentice - The intent of the apprenticeship program is to upgrade your license to an "AZ" after a maximum of 12 months after hire. This decision is based on performance, customer interactions, and history of safety and discipline.

Shifts

Workday is typically 10-13 hours, 4 day work week.
Shifts range from Monday to Saturday
Day Shift - approximate start time between 3:00am and 5:00am.
Gordon Food Service delivers 7 days a week. It will be necessary to be available to work ALL Statutory holidays. That does not mean that you will be scheduled for all of them.
Shifts vary and depend on availability at time of hire.

Compensation

$22.44 hour base rate
Full benefits and RRSP options after 90 Day probation
Overtime available based on business needs. Overtime is pay at time and a half after 40 hours per week.
Once AZ license is obtained, you could receive a raise in pay starting at $31.11/hour

Expected Attire

You will be required to wear over the ankle Green Triangle CSA safety boots.

Unique Aspects Of The Job

Balancing the demands for speed, accuracy, safety, fuel efficiency, and world-class customer service.
Physically are required to be able to lift 60-90 lbs. Use of hand cart/dolly to move product up and down truck ramps.
Variation of conditions from weather, load quantity and quality and maintaining personal health and fitness.
Meeting and servicing a broad variety of customer needs. The expectation is of professionalism and use of our Cornerstone Values.

Greatest Reward(s) Of The Job

Knowing that GFS is setting the standard in the industry for accuracy, on-time deliveries and customer service.
Knowing that what we do is helping our customers succeed in their business.
Working with a team of people who share the same values and goals.
Working for a company who genuinely cares for their people.
Financial incentives
Experiencing self-improvement, achieving results.
Staying in great physical shape
Satisfaction of being challenged daily and doing the job well.
Getting feedback from your customers on your performance you always know how you're doing.

A Day In The Life Of a Driver Apprentice

Show up at your scheduled start time at your specified depot location
Complete pre-work stretches.
Anticipate up to 18 daily stops, 7,000 kgs. delivered and $30,000 worth of product.
10 hour day/more when first starting out.
Wide-variety of stops: Restaurants, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Schools, Colleges, Feeding Programs, Country and Fraternal Clubs, Grocery Stores, Vending and Catering etc.
Return to the Depot, confirm next day's schedule and duties and clarify any questions.

Observations That Contribute To Driver Apprentice Being Successful

Having a consistently positive attitude.
Personal investment in the training that's provided.
Personal desire to succeed
Being a "people-oriented" person who enjoys the customer interactions but also knows when to disengage from the customer to meet your time-management needs.
Communicating, having a team spirit, and taking an active interest in helping others to be successful.
Strong work ethic.
Being able to deal with change positively.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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